Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | EventWorks

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at EventWorks, located in Nashville, TN. EventWorks is a prominent, service-oriented event rental company with eight locations across the Southeast, renowned for its extensive inventory ranging from dinnerware to tenting. For over 40 years, the company has focused on delivering unforgettable experiences for events of all sizes by emphasizing a strong team of hardworking, reliable professionals. The Staff Accountant plays a critical role in maintaining the financial integrity and operational efficiency that underpins the company’s success, ensuring accurate data for strategic decisions and supporting a collaborative environment built on quality service and client relationships.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Nashville, TN

• Mission: This person owns the accurate management of day-to-day accounting activities and supports sound financial decision-making for company operations.
• Tech Stack: Accounting software, Spreadsheets

What You’ll Actually Do
• Process Transactions: Accurately manage the day-to-day processing of accounts payable and receivable activities.
• Reconcile Financials: Conduct thorough reconciliations of bank accounts and general ledger accounts to maintain data integrity.
• Support Financial Close: Actively assist with crucial month-end and year-end close procedures, preparing and reviewing essential financial reports.
• Maintain Compliance: Uphold internal controls and company financial policies, ensuring all activities adhere to established guidelines.
• Collaborate and Support: Work collaboratively with operations and management to provide precise financial data, diligently resolve any discrepancies, and support financial audits and reviews.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Possess an Associate or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or demonstrate equivalent practical experience. Candidates should have a solid foundation in core accounting functions, a clear understanding of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) or equivalent standards, and familiarity with month-end close processes, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Experience: Proven proficiency in executing core accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, comprehensive reconciliations, and general ledger management. Demonstrated experience utilizing accounting software and spreadsheets effectively for data entry, ensuring accuracy, and generating financial reports.
• Skills: Exhibit strong analytical capabilities for problem-solving, excellent organizational skills for managing multiple priorities, and the discipline to meet deadlines consistently. Possess clear and effective written and verbal communication skills to foster collaborative relationships across various departments within an on-site work environment.
• Bonus: Prior experience obtained within the event services, rentals, or a closely related industry is considered beneficial, though not strictly required for this position.